Dickens and Popular Entertainment Paperback / softback
by Paul Schlicke
Part of the Routledge Library Editions: The Nineteenth-Century Novel series
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First published in 1985. Dickens was a vigorous champion of the right of all men and women to carefree amusements and dedicated himself to the creation of imaginative pleasure.
This book represents the first extended study of this vital aspect of Dickens’ life and work, exploring how he channelled his love of entertainment into his artistry.
This study offers a challenging reassessment of Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop and Hard Times.
It shows the importance of entertainment to Dickens’ journalism and presents an illuminating perspective on the public readings which dominated the last twelve years of his life.
This book will be of interest to students of literature.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:12/12/2017
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- ISBN:9781138649330
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:12/12/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138649330